Adult's Programming

Adult Book Club

Afternoon Book Club is at 1pm on the third Tuesday of every month in the PEPL program room and includes a variety of genres. If an afternoon time slot does not suit you, the Evening Book Club is held at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month as well and encompasses a variety of genres as well. 

Upcoming Meeting Dates for both Afternoon and Evening Book Clubs:

Can I get book club sets for a personal book club? Yes! Just ask Cindy and she will help you out.

Friends of the Library

Friends of Perth East Public Library is a volunteer organization that supports the programs and services of the Library through fundraising and volunteering. Friends of the Library support the mission and vision of Perth East Public Library by raising funds and providing assistance to support special library projects, events and services. We also promote public recognition of the resources and programs available through Perth East Public Library.

Why Join?

• Support your local library
• Help make a difference in you community
• Get involved with an interesting group of passionate people
• Encourage the growth of literacy skills and a life-long love of reading

Want to know more?

Friends of the Library information Brochure 

Jr. Friends of the Library information Brochure (for Friends under 18)

Let's Talk Tech

PEPL is coming to help YOU with technology. We will be coming to Perth East community centres for a 6-part iPad tech series. 

The dates for our next session will be announced shortly. There are four rotating locations throughout the rest of the year, including Millbank, Rostock, Sebringville and Shakespeare, so choose the one that's most convenient for you! 

Please call 519-595-8395 to register. You do not have to attend all 6 sessions to sign up. 

Young at Heart

Join us in the program room for a night of fun and creativity for teens and adults.

• Bookend painting - Tuesday, July 23 @ 6-7pm
• Pressed flower lanterns - Wednesday, July 30 @ 6-7pm
• Crystalized books - Thursday, August 8 @ 6-7pm
• Art night - Wednesday, August 14 @ 6-7pm
• DIY book nook - Wednesday, August 5-7pm

Please call 519-595-8395 to register. Sign-up is required as spots are limited.

Perth County Reads! 

Hey Perth East! A county wide book club is coming your way!

• What is it? Libraries in the Perth County Information Network are going to be reading Cold at the exact same time! Keep your eyes peeled for events, programs and other fun things with Drew Hayden Taylor. 
• How do I join? Read along with Perth County libraries through Libby, CELA Library, or borrow in person as well. Attend any or all of the planned programs to go alongside the book! 
• When does it start? Right now! Borrow the book today and keep your eyes peeled for events and programs planned in the upcoming months.

Seed Library

The Seed Library is open! This is a free service with the goal of increasing awareness of and supporting sustainable food and gardening practices while building community.  Through seed saving and sharing, we celebrate biodiversity, nurture locally adapted plant varieties, encourage time in nature, as well as foster community connections and a culture of sharing.

Using the Seed Library

The Seed Library is located in PEPL by the public computers. 

1. Browse and borrow seeds from the seed cabinet. Please only take as many seeds as you can grow! Each packet contains 10 - 15 seeds. 
2. Record seeds on the log sheet.
3. Plant, grow and enjoy your harvest! Check out one of our many books or resources on gardening and growing.
4. Save seeds and donate them back to the library. Drop them off inside PEPL.
5. Tell a friend!

List of Seeds 2024 - The availability and stock of seeds is subject to change. 

Information About Donating Seeds

Please provide following information when donating seeds: plant name, variety, year and location where harvested and any notes about the plants that would be helpful to the next person! Please drop donated seeds at the desk to library staff. 

Web Resources for Gardening

• Planting Calendar - Simply enter your postal code and see when and what you can plant, according to area you live in.
• Gardening Know How - Has a bunch of information for each variety of vegetable, herbs, etc. Just type in the search engine what you are looking for.
• Gardenia Creating Gardens - Information for all things gardening, including garden design, planting ideas, plant finder and a wealth of knowledge of growing plants and flowers. 

Service Canada Pop-Ups

We are excited to announce that PEPL is hosting Service Canada Pop-Ups for Perth East residents. They can help with getting people social insurance numbers, setting up pension/old age security, assisting with employment insurance, helping people get set up with the new Canadian dental plan plus more! They are not able to process passport applications, but they can offer information on the process.  

NEW DATES:

• Wednesday, September 18th 10am-3pm
• Wednesday, October 23rd 10am-3pm
• November 13th 10am-3pm

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June 28th 2024 Edition

YMCA Newcomer Services

Lily Yin from YMCA Settlement Services will be here, at PEPL, every 4th Thursday of the Month from 9:30-1pm (July 25th, August 22nd and September 26th). 

As a primary settlement agency serving Stratford Perth County, Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge, YMCA of Three Rivers - Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers. Through the YMCA Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), our Settlement Workers continue to support newcomer and immigrant needs. Our Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources, and much more. Through our collaboration with Perth East Public Library, together we are working to foster a smooth transition into the Perth County Community. 

Services Offered: Virtual, over the phone and in person settlement support to newcomers, LSP Staff provide orientation to Library Services and referrals 

Contact Information: Lily Yin, LSP Settlement Worker, lily.yin@ytr.ymca.ca or 548-255-1239. Visit YMCA of Three Rivers website or social media at Twitter for more information. The Library Settlement Partnership program is a partnership of Perth East Public Library, the YMCA’s Immigrant Services Program, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).